It’s that time of year again…spring cleaning time…Don’t huff and puff and think of it as a chore, think of it as “out with the old and in with the new.” It’s time to get organized and spruce up your home. Sometimes you don’t even have to break the bank. A fresh coat of paint is the cheapest way to give a fresh new feeling or a change to your decor. Swap pieces of furniture between rooms and presto…looks like you’ve been shopping. But before the fun part of redecorating, you should always start with some cleaning first. When all is done, I am sure you will find the end results are always rewarding and wondering why it took you so long to do. Contact me for more spring cleaning ideas or references to get it done at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com.
Click on the following link to see HGTV’s checklist to getting your house clean and organized…
Don’t Be the Do It Yourself Redoer…There are many home improvement items or repairs we would like tackle around the house. So we view the instructional videos, gather our supplies and then spend countless hours trying to be the professional we didn’t hire. According to Realtor Magazine, we sometimes actually run up more expenses by having to redo the project, or by making the repair worse. Here is a list of repairs/upgrades we may want to rethink.
10 most regretted DIY home improvement projects, according to ImproveNet, are:
1. Installing floor tiles
2. Replacing a ceiling
3. Refinishing hardwood floors
4. Installing carpets
5. Finishing the basement
6. Installing hardwood floors
7. Refinishing cabinetry
8. Installing sprinklers
9. Installing showers and baths
10. Painting home interiors
So before trying to be the hero and make the repair to save the day, especially when getting your home in shape before hitting the market, you may want to consider hiring a professional. Not sure who to call? Contact me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com to provide a list of references used by many. Not sure what repairs to make to make your home sale ready? Call me!
Whether Punxsutauney Phil or Central New Jersey’s Milltown Mel declares Spring or Not…the Real Estate Market Says It is Here!! Don’t let the temperature of the Polar Vortex fool you. I am working with serious buyers who are braving the cold to find their perfect home and we are passing you by. Your home could be the one they are looking for. Why wait until the competition heats up the market and buyers have lots of options? It’s a great time to sell your home. To make a plan and discuss the home selling process, call me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com…Let’s Chat!
Wait No Further… Spinnaker Pointe Awaits You!…Many of you are seeking to downsize, but want the convenience for travelling for vacation, work or visitings. Homes in Spinnaker Pointe at Morgan Marina located in Sayerville of Middlesex County offers that and more. You are conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, and major routes such at Routes 9, 35, 440 and I287. You can head north to NYC and Staten Island, or if heading further south, towards our many Shore Points, well then the Garden State Parkway makes that easier for you. This area is also conveniently located near shopping and reacreation. Want spectacular water and marina views? Then this is for you. Spinnaker Pointe also has amenities to enjoy such as a Clubhouse containing a fitness room, card room, billards room, fireside lounge, multipurpose room and a heated pool. So much to enjoy.
There are 6 models to choose from depening on how much space you really want or need, ranging in 1500 sqft-2900 sqft. Models have 2-3 bedrooms and having 2-3 baths. Also, you they have direct entry garages.
You must be 55 years old to reside here with a seconary resident as young as 48 years old. Should you have an additional resident with you, they must be no younger than 19 years old. So possibly having that college student coming back and forth between semester brakes, is not a problem. Also, have pets? No worries…this is pet friendly development, too.
Curious? Call me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com. I look forward to making your transition as smooth as possible.
Enrollment For Kindergarden Studens Is Open… Just moved to Freehold Township or thinking of moving here, you might like some information on th elementary schools. Freehold Township Elementary School District is comprised of 8 schools….5 elementary schools Grades K-5 and 2 middleschools with Grades 6-8. Open entrollment for kindergarden for the district is ongoing. For more inoformation regarding the school, contact me at 732-995-5609 / NJhomesbyRoslyn.com.
This could be your year!!!…You know you have been wanting to move here. Nothing says New Jersey like the BEACH! You travel from afar to be here and enjoy the summer fun in the sun. What’s better than living right near a travel destination for all. We have boardwalks, restaurants, amusements and rides with an easy commute to enjoy the day. There are so many beaches to choose from and you can visit a different one each free day. So instead of sitting in traffic or looking to leave at the crack of dawn to enjoy what we here in Central New Jersey do, why not contemplate a move? You know you think about it during the commute. Before you know it…you could be relaxing with your toes in the sand. If you are not sure where to begin or would like to discuss different towns in Central New Jersey, contact me at 732-995-5609 / http://NJHomesbyRoslyn.com. Let’s make a plan…you could be all set up by the summer–Happy New Year!! Why wait?
Townhouse living at its best….Poets Corner. With low HOA fees, Homes in Poets Corner is the next best thing to a detached home. Poets Corner is a development located in the East Freehold area in Monmouth County. It is centrally located and near all. Travelling approximately 25 minutes east you find our awesome beaches and boardwalks and approximately 25 minutes west enjoy the attractions of Six Flags Great Adventure. If travelling north towards NYC: no problem. You are about an hour card ride and 1 ½ hours by bus. The NJ Transit Bus runs along the Route 9 Corridor or if you prefer the train, the station in Matawan is nearby. Also, about 1 hour north of Atlantic City and 1 hour 15 minute from Philadelphia, you have so many places within your reach. With so much shopping, dining and recreation nearby, you never have to go far. Poets Corner is located with access to Routes 9, 18, 33, 34, 537, 524,I195, Garden State Parkway and the NJ Turnpike
Poets Corner is a Fee Simple development, where the homeowner is responsible for their home’s exterior, as well as the interior, hence the low monthly HOA (Home Owner Association) compared with many other developments. You can add landscaping if you wish and fence in your yard, but most have those installed already. This fee includes amenities, such as a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts and a path around the development, where you can stroll, skate or cycle while enjoying the grounds. There is even a pond with a fountain if you are looking for a water view. Also included in the fee is garbage and recycling collection and snow removal. There are also scheduled bulk pick-ups throughout the year. This development is pet friendly too, just in case you were wondering.
Because this development is Fee Simple, buyers approved with FHA loans are welcome, in addition to other types of financing. Poets Corner consists of 378 end-unit townhomes. With the exception of 1 block, all the homes are located on Cul-De-Sacs. They are 2 level townhomes giving each homeowner 2-3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, a living room, dining room and eat-in-kitchen. Some models also have an additional den on the 1st floor. All homes offer private yards and additional common ground to enjoy, as well. There are 7 different models ranging in sizes from 1500-1900 square feet. The models are contemporary in style offering vaulted ceilings and some have skylights and fireplaces. The best part is this development offers direct entry garages, too with a private driveway: a bonus considered by many.
Children living here attend Joseph J. Elementary School (Grades K-5) and Dwight D. Eisenhower (Grades 6-8). For those in high school, there is the Freehold Regional High School District.In addition to attending a high school zoned for your residency, you child has the option to apply to one of the many Academy or Leaning Centers concentrating in specific areas of study offered in all the high schools in the district. The district is comprised of schools from Colts Neck, Freehold Boro, Freehold Townhsip, Howell, Marlboro, and Manalapan. There are also other Vocational programs offered in additional schools
If you are looking for making a move to East Freehold and Poets Corner has peaked your interest, call me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com.
It’s time to get off the Fence...Now is a great time to buy a house. You could sit and wait forever watching the rates week by week for the perfect time. With the rececent decrease after quick rising rates this year, now is the time get moving. Rates are expectd to rise again this year. Contact me at 732-995-5609 / http://NJHomesbyRoslyn.com to guide you through the homebuying process and where to begin.
Mortgage rates posted more drops this week, lowering the borrowing costs of potential home shoppers and refinancers. Rates are now at a nine-month low, which helped boost mortgage applications more than 20 percent this week.
“Lower mortgage rates combined with continued income growth and lower energy prices are all positive indicators for consumers that should lead to a firming of home sales,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.
Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending Jan. 10:
30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 4.45 percent, with an average 0.5 point, falling from last week’s 4.51 percent average. Last year at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.99 percent.
15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.89 percent, with an average 0.4 point, dropping from last week’s 3.99 percent average. A year ago, 15-year rates averaged 3.44 percent.
5-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages: averaged 3.83 percent, with an average 0.3 point, dropping from last week’s 3.98 percent average. A year ago, 5-year ARMs averaged 3.46 percent.
Out With The Old And In With The New…Happy New Year!…Wishing all a year filled with Health, Happiness and Success. After the holiday dinners are done, schools reopen or vacations are over this is the time for Spring Cleaning and to get all in order. The Spring Housing Market has begun!! If you are thinking about selling, this is the time to you should also get your home in order for the market. Many will be out soon searching for a new home, and an in fact, some buyers have already been on their way…so why should your house be overlooked? Your home could be the one for those searching. Let’s chat to go over details to address to get your home sale ready. Contact me at 732-995-5609 / http://NJHomesbyRoslyn.com. I am ready to help you on your way to finding your next perfect home, too.
Want to buy a home, but anxious about a down payment??….You might be in better shape than you think. There are so many buyer incentives to move the houseing market. Knowing where to look for these opportunities and what to ask is the key. Having a Realtor guide you to your answers can make all the difference. Here’s a quick read about your options…then call me at 732-995-5609 / NJHomesbyRoslyn.com to help you find your way.
Consider these thoughts:
Most people put less than 20% down; according to NAR, in 2016 first time home buyers averaged 6% down, while others averaged 14%.
There are a number of special programs which you may qualify for with as little as 3% down.
Grants are available which you do not have to repay as long as you live in the house of a certain amount of time.
Some state and local governments offer second mortgages for down payment with low or zero interest rates.
There are special programs which first time homebuyers can qualify for, which require specific criteria.
Help is always available, here are some resources:
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